Jesus drew on the biblical meaning of love, commanding unwavering loyalty to God and neighbor.
Prayer
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The Examen with Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Reading Luke, the gospel of prayer
The Gospel of Luke is often called The Gospel of Prayer, because of all the many times it portrays Jesus at prayer. Take that as your text, and inspiration, for this week.
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Why do we run from love?
We were not meant to run, were not meant to be hunted. We were meant to be loved.
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The Examen with Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Navigating the ups and downs in your spiritual life
Part of the spiritual life is being okay with a few days, weeks, or even months of dry times in prayer.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Are you a servant leader?
The Evangelists had come to believe that Jesus was indeed the bearer of divine authority.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Do you encourage others to follow Jesus?
Mark’s community found themselves waiting for deliverance during a time of great distress.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Holiness is possible during a time of crisis
Crisis management and best business practices have their uses, but they cannot replace true Catholic leadership.
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The Examen with Fr. James Martin, S.J.: When you can’t explain prayer
When it comes to prayer, just because you can’t explain it doesn’t mean that it’s not real.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope calls on Catholics to pray “to protect the church from the devil”
The pope’s appeal to Catholics comes at a moment of great turbulence in his five-year pontificate.
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The Examen with Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Images in prayer
God sometimes offers you an image in prayer when you most need it.